DesertRosee

DesertRosee

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  1. COVID-19 Testing

    DesertRosee posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    So I’m torn. I’m the nursing supervisor at an urgent care facility. My boss just informed me we are to start COVID-19 testing in the near future. They have stocked us with disposable gowns and...

  2. COVID-19 Testing

    DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, it’s honestly pretty scary. I was speaking to one of our providers about it and he said we would be at high risk if there was a covid+ patient who coughed while we were swabbing and all we had...

  3. Wanting to quit

    DesertRosee posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all, I'm a new grad RN on a med-surg/tele unit. I'm on my second month of orientation and I've come to the realization that med-surg Nursing is not my niche. I think it's a combination of...

  4. What would you do?

    DesertRosee posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So, I have been truly fortunate to be offered two new grad positions. I would like some input about what you would do if you had to choose. First position: med-surg- I would Spend a week on two...

  5. What would you do?

    DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm currently living with my parents. I plan on staying home for a couple of months to a year to save money, and then move. For the large hospital I didn't actually meet the unit manager for either...

  6. What would you do?

    DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's a really great idea! Completing a shadow opportunity in each unit would definitely be beneficial in my decision making process.

  7. What would you do?

    DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah the contract is throwing me off. That was one of my first choice hospitals, but I didn't know about the contract. I want to get two years of experience before I start travel Nursing anyways, but...

  8. What would you do?

    DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The community hospital I'm referring isn't that small!! lol :) So I guess you would consider I‎t a regional hospital because I‎t has the units that you describe. Thank you for your

  9. What would you do?

    DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    ThePrincessBride- Thank you for your advice! I really appreciate I‎t. I've never had to commute a long distance so I wasn't sure if an hour seemed long or not. I think this really boils down for...

  10. Maryland (DMV) new grad pay

    DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time out to respond to my post, and your information was really helpful. I will be sure to check out the other post you suggested as

  11. Maryland (DMV) new grad pay

    DesertRosee posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Does anyone have any up to date information on what the going rates are for new nurse graduates in the DMV area. I will be graduating in December and was curious about what the different hospitals in...

  12. Maryland Hospital Starting Salaries

    DesertRosee replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Any new salary information for Maryland or surrounding DMV area? I do have some info to add: Medstar St. Mary's hospital new grad pay 25.50-26.50 (BSN vs ADN) offers nights/weekend

  13. November 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    DesertRosee replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I think the anesthesia wore

  14. November 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    DesertRosee replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Don't worry I saw this on YouTube, I can basically do the procedure

  15. I feel like Im going to fail clinical!!! what do I do

    DesertRosee replied to redruddi31's topic in General Students

    There are some quality videos on YouTube on how to complete a head to toe

  16. Failing score on clinical evaluation (long story)

    DesertRosee replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    Yeah girl you just have a tough instructor. It's hard to really judge because everyone's clinicals are different and our expectations maybe different. The only thing I would have done differently is...

  17. So worried....Should i quit RN program due to legal/background issue?

    DesertRosee replied to jss1985's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Ditto what JenGirl said, many nursing programs require you to take a background check before you can start clinicals. I would check to see if your program does

  18. What are my chances of getting into FAU's freshman nursing program?

    DesertRosee replied to Kaitlynw0908's topic in General Students

    Okay so I looked on FAU's website and saw that they did in fact have a freshman direct admit program. In which case please disregard my initial post. Lol I think your grades are great, but I would see...

  19. What are my chances of getting into FAU's freshman nursing program?

    DesertRosee replied to Kaitlynw0908's topic in General Students

    I don't know about FAU's nursing program in particular, but most nursing programs don't take into account what grades you received in high school. They only factor in your gpa from taking your...

  20. If You are Paying for a CNA Course... aka The Post I Wish I'd Read a Month Ago.

    DesertRosee replied to MadruGada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't get how tax payers are funding "The Ten" isn't the nursing home that is offering the class just funding them in exchange for them working there for X amount of time? Which isn't

  21. When to apply

    DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, thanks I will definitely start looking around to see what's out there. Also I think I'll take your advice and fill out the information for the nurse recruiter the worse they can say is to wait...

  22. When to apply

    DesertRosee posted a topic in General Nursing

    When should you start applying to hospitals for fall graduates? A lot of hospitals also have forms to fill out to contact the nurse recruiter, when would you start looking into these things?

  23. Relocation advice

    DesertRosee posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone! I'm entering my fourth semster of an ADN nursing program and will be done by December. I am looking to relocate, and I'm just wondering if anyone knows any areas that are new grad...

  24. Relocation advice

    DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I'm definitely looking for more of a small town or suburb, I'm not a city person. Thanks for the idea of looking for areas where there aren't a lot of universities for less competition. Good tip...

  25. Ventrogluteal vs dorsogluteal

    DesertRosee replied to Ruadh's topic in General Nursing

    In school when practicing IM injections we were taught both dorsogluteal and ventrogluteal injections. We were told that the ventrogluteal site is superior because of location like you mentioned in...